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16 Day Discover The Canadian Rockies & Alaska Including Return Qantas Airfares and Royal Caribbean's Ovation Of The Seas Calgary Banff Lake Louise

1 16 Day Discover The Canadian Rockies & Alaska Including Return Qantas Airfares and Royal Caribbean's Ovation Of The Seas Calgary Banff Lake Louise Columbia Icefields Jasper Blue River Kamloops Vancouver Seattle Inside Passage Ketchikan Tracy Arm Fjord Juneau Skagway

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Board your Qantas flight to Calgary via connecting cities. On arrival take a shuttle transfer to your hotel for rest.

2 From $4,999 pp twin share Book Now Departure Dates May 26 May 16 June Surcharge +$300 p.p 23 June Surcharge +$300 p.p 4 August Surcharge +$300 p.p 11 August Surcharge +$300 p.p 18 August 25 August 1 September Day 1 Australia Calgary Get ready for your incredible trip through the Canadian Rockies. Board your Qantas flight to Calgary via connecting cities. On arrival take a shuttle transfer to your hotel for rest. Hotel: 3 Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre or Similar Travel does what good novelists also do to the life of everyday, placing it like a picture in a frame or a gem in its setting, so that the intrinsic qualities are made more clear. Freya Stark

Day 2 Calgary Lake Louise Lake Moraine Johnston Canyon Banff Today we travel to Banff in the morning and embark on a scenic road trip of breathtaking Banff National Park along the Bow Valley Parkway,

Marvel at glorious Moraine Lake with a panoramic view of the Valley of the Ten Peaks, followed by a leisurely hike to the Lower Falls of Johnston Canyon.

3 Day 2 Calgary Lake Louise Lake Moraine Johnston Canyon Banff Today we travel to Banff in the morning and embark on a scenic road trip of breathtaking Banff National Park along the Bow Valley Parkway, between the iconic mountain resort towns Banff and Lake Louise. Marvel at glorious Moraine Lake with a panoramic view of the Valley of the Ten Peaks, followed by a leisurely hike to the Lower Falls of Johnston Canyon. Then stroll along the picturesque shores of Lake Louise, crowned as the Jewel of the Rockies. Conclude the day with a quick stop at world famous Bow Falls. Optional Tour: Banff Gondola - Ride the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, with breathtaking panoramic views of the Rockies. Hotel: 3 Inns of Banff or Similar Day 3 Banff Columbia Icefields Jasper Today s highlight is a jaw-dropping road trip to Jasper National Park. Be prepared to take in the world s most scenic glaciers, lakes and mountain peaks as we traverse the Icefields Parkway, passing by subalpine forests on the way to the immense Columbia Icefield, one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Next is a quick stop at the powerful waterfall of Athabasca Falls before heading into the beautiful alpine town of Jasper.

4 Day 3 (cont.) Day 4 (cont.) Optional tour: Ice Explorer - Ride aboard the massive Ice Explorer snow coach onto the surface of Athabasca Glacier. You can also experience the optional cliff-edge Glacier Skywalk once at the Athabasca Glacier should you feel daring. Hotel: 3 The Crimson Jasper or Similar Day 4 Jasper Blue River Kamloops Step into UNESCO World Heritage Site Mount Robson Provincial Park, home to the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and recognised for its vast natural beauty and mountain landscapes containing rare species, peaks, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, canyons, limestone caves, and fossils. Tonight we overnight in Kamloops where the North and South Thompson rivers meets. Optional Tour: Blue River Safari - Travel up small rivers, gliding over water only inches deep and going where it seems no boat has gone before, you are sure to fall witness to a variety of active wildlife always seen on these riverbanks. Explore up to 12 kilometers of the spectacular Grizzly Bear Valley where the bears decide when and for how long we stop along the way! Hotel: 3 The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre or Similar Day 5 Kamloops Hope Othello Tunnels Vancouver Set out on a fun hike at Othello Tunnels, a series of old train tunnels and bridges that cut through the solid granite walls and pass over the wild Coquihalla River near the town of Hope, location of the film Rambo First Blood. After lunch, enjoy a mini tour of cosmopolitan Vancouver city, stopping by bustling Granville Island Public Market, a food lover s paradise. Located at the southwestern corner of the coastal province of British Columbia, Vancouver is well known for its majestic natural beauty, as it is nestled between the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is frequently ranked as one of the "best cities to live in" and is certainly a beautiful destination to visit. Hotel: 3 La Quinta Inn Vancouver Airport or Similar

wonders of the Alaskan wilderness. Step on board one of the newest members of the Royal Caribbean fleet, the incredible Ovation of the Seas.

5 Day 6 Vancouver Seattle Embark on Inside Passage cruise Cross the border into the United States of America through to the Port of Seattle to embark on your luxury week-long Alaska Glacier Cruise for your chance to witness the undisturbed wildlife and jaw-dropping natural wonders of the Alaskan wilderness. Step on board one of the newest members of the Royal Caribbean fleet, the incredible Ovation of the Seas., Dinner Day 7 At Sea Enjoy the day at sea as we sail through the natural wonders of Alaska. Cruising in Style while relaxing at sea., Lunch, Dinner

6 Day 8 Alaskan Inside Passage & Juneau Have your camera ready to capture the rugged beauty of the islands and mainland coast of southern Alaska. The views include glaciers, fjords, soaring cliffs and misty northern rainforest. Watch for the exotic wildlife, including moose and whales. Witness enormous glaciers, misty temperate rainforests, and blue fjords. Surrounded by fjords, forest and snow-capped mountains, Juneau is a gorgeous state capital. Its historic city centre harks back to its gold-rush origins and you can still pan for gold. But nature is the priceless treasure. You can t miss the amazing glacial landscape., Lunch, Dinner Day 9 Skagway Cruise to Skagway (pictured right), arriving at 7am. The great Klondike Gold Rush lives on in Skagway's charming downtown of restored 19th-century buildings and its historic railway. Located on the edge of the wilderness, this small town saw its fair share of gold rush, get rich dreamers pass through. Today, it s residents are more than welcome to share the stories of its untamed past. Discover Dyea, or go horseback riding through the majestic forests (optional)., Lunch, Dinner Day 10 Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier One of Alaska s lesser-known gems, Endicott Arm Fjord marks the southern edge of Ford s Terror Wilderness area. As you drift through its 30-mile-long stretch, you can t help but be awed by the surrounding granite cliffs, mountain valleys and dozens of gushing waterfalls. Drifting icebergs, deep blue waters and a spectacular tidewater glacier only add to this natural spectacle s appeal.

Day 10 (cont.) Glacier Harbour Seals: Endicott Arm is one of the largest breeding grounds for harbour seals on the planet.

Dawes Glacier: Your journey through scenic Endicott Arm Fjord ends with a front-row view of Dawes Glacier. Standing over 182 metres tall and 0.

, Lunch, Dinner Day 11 At Sea Spend the day at sea, cruising. Whether you seek an adrenaline rush or total tranquillity, these ships have it all.

7 Day 10 (cont.) Glacier Harbour Seals: Endicott Arm is one of the largest breeding grounds for harbour seals on the planet. Keep your eyes peeled for these creatures splashing in icy waters near the ship. Along the shore, you might also glimpse brown bears, bald eagles, sea ducks, deer, moose and wolves. Dawes Glacier: Your journey through scenic Endicott Arm Fjord ends with a front-row view of Dawes Glacier. Standing over 182 metres tall and 0.8 km wide, this very active ice cap is known for its spectacular calving displays which produce huge, chunky icebergs that float in area waters., Lunch, Dinner Day 11 At Sea Spend the day at sea, cruising. Whether you seek an adrenaline rush or total tranquillity, these ships have it all. Try rock climbing, bumper cars and flying without having to leave the ship in our skydiving simulator. Melt away land-based stress with a spa massage, build a scrapbook of memories or simply relax by the side of the pool. On board, dining is about more than just food. Think ambience, variety and the flexibility to decide when and what you savour., Lunch, Dinner Day 12 Victoria Cruise to Victoria, BC. The capital of British Columbia is filled with blooming gardens, heritage architecture and historic charm. The heart of Victoria is its scenic harbour and Old Town, compact areas that are made for strolling and easily explored on foot. Prepare to be romanced with blooming flowers, magnificent architecture, and gourmet treats an unforgettable getaway., Lunch, Dinner

waters. Explore the colourful Pike Place Market overlooking Elliot Bay, Seattle s most popular tourist destination and home to a large variety of shops and restaurants with waterfront views.

8 Day 13 Disembark cruise - Seattle Disembark from the cruise after breakfast. Begin your tour of Emerald City Seattle as we head downtown for a familiarisation drive stopping at scenic views as we pass by distinct neighbourhoods sitting high on hilltops or afloat on the calm waters. Explore the colourful Pike Place Market overlooking Elliot Bay, Seattle s most popular tourist destination and home to a large variety of shops and restaurants with waterfront views. Optional Tour: Space Needle - Scale the iconic Space Needle and view the dazzling skyline from 158 meters on the observation deck. Also, view the amazing collection of blown glass art and sculptures of Chihuly Garden & Glass. Day 13 (cont.) The artist has his work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide. He has been the recipient of many awards, including twelve honorary doctorates and two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts. Hotel: 3 Sheraton Bellevue Hotel or similar Day 14 Seattle Australia Bid farewell to beautiful USA, Canada and Alaska, with a transfer to the airport for your homebound or onward flights via connecting cities. Day 15 In Transit Day 16 Australia Arrive home today. We hope you have enjoyed your inspiring journey through the Canadian Rockies and Alaska. A journey, after all, neither begins in the instant we set out, nor ends when we have reached our door step once again. It starts much earlier and is really never over. Ryszard Kapuściński Book Now Visit Contact Us support@inspiringvacations.com.au

Alaska and Canada 16 Day Glacier Cruise and Canadian Rocky Mountain Tour International Flights Included

ITINERARY Alaska and Canada 16 Day Glacier Cruise and Canadian Rocky Mountain Tour International Flights Included Day 1: Fly to Calgary and transfer to Banff Fly to Calgary on a connecting flight via Los